Role of the 1st Defender

Work in small groups: Danger Zone - Defenders try to prevent the attacker from dribbling across the danger zone. The defender is trying to either win the ball or force the attacker outside the danger zone. Progress to playing 2v2 in the same area.

Work in small areas: Attack vs Defence - Game played for five minutes before swapping over players with the attacking team continually receiving balls from the coach. Defenders get a point for forcing attackers out wide and outside of the grid.

Group Work: Normal Match – Focus on skills used in the session, role of the 1st defender.